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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20260203T204732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T204732Z
UID:10000530-1770681600-1770940799@cednc.org
SUMMARY:The Idea Village
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/the-idea-village/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20251223T192400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T192432Z
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SUMMARY:State of Capital in North Carolina Dinner (Invite Only)
DESCRIPTION:CED is excited to host the third annual “State of Capital in North Carolina” Dinner – a small\, invite-only investor dinner to discuss the 2025 venture investment landscape. This will include our analysis from the CED Venture Report as well as thoughts on trends from the larger group. \nThis dinner is invite-only and unfortunately we are unable to extend additional invitations.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/venture-report-dinner-2026/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20250811T013156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T013259Z
UID:10000390-1771804800-1772063999@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Florida Venture Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/florida-venture-forum-2026/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20260203T165133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T203751Z
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SUMMARY:Quarterly FORGE Networking (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:This quarterly gathering is exclusively for members of FORGE — a peer community of growth-stage founders and operators navigating the unique challenges of scaling a company. \nYou must be a FORGE member to attend. If you’re interested in learning more\, visit our FORGE membership page: https://cednc.org/forge/ \nPlease note: This was rescheduled from February 5th\, due to the weather.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/quarterly-forge-networking-members-only-feb2026/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Forge
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20250811T011638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T211018Z
UID:10000382-1772409600-1772582399@cednc.org
SUMMARY:BIO Investment & Growth Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/bio-investment-and-growth-summit/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20260120T204145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T204145Z
UID:10000521-1772409600-1772668799@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Cowen & Co Health Care Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/cowen-co-health-care-conf-2026/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20260304T023714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T023727Z
UID:10000593-1772728200-1772735400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:LiLa: Deal or No Deal? Evaluating the Pitch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/lila-deal-or-no-deal-march-2026/
LOCATION:Frontier RTP\, 800 Park Offices Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20250811T003007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T003007Z
UID:10000319-1772755200-1772841599@cednc.org
SUMMARY:First Friday at Raleigh Founded - North Street
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/first-friday-at-raleigh-founded-north-street/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Raleigh Founded – North Street\, 509 W North St\, Raleigh\, 27603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Forge,Accelerate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20260120T192508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T192508Z
UID:10000462-1772785800-1772816400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Free Coworking Day at The Junction
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/free-coworking-day-feb-6/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Innovate Carolina\, 136 E Rosemary St\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 17514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Forge,Accelerate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20250811T012756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T012756Z
UID:10000389-1773014400-1773532799@cednc.org
SUMMARY:New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/new-orleans-entrepreneur-week-2026/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20260203T203707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T203707Z
UID:10000529-1773061200-1773072000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Startup Storytelling — powered by RDSW
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/startup-storytelling-powered-by-rdsw/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20260203T204922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T204922Z
UID:10000531-1773100800-1773273599@cednc.org
SUMMARY:The Montgomery Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/the-montgomery-summit/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20250811T011803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T011803Z
UID:10000383-1773100800-1773359999@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Smart Cities Connect
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/smart-cities-connect-2026/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20250811T011934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T012002Z
UID:10000384-1773187200-1773359999@cednc.org
SUMMARY:World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/world-agri-tech-innovation-summit-2026/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20250811T012121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T012121Z
UID:10000385-1773273600-1773878399@cednc.org
SUMMARY:SXSW
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/sxsw-2026/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20260219T020602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T020602Z
UID:10000539-1773333000-1773340200@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Strength in Numbers x LiLa: Building Confidence for Conference Season
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re planning to attend Venture Connect or simply looking to sharpen how you show up at industry events this year\, this session is for you. \nBrought to you by LiLa and Strength in Numbers\, we’ll kick off with a candid\, moderated conversation featuring experienced leaders across venture and biotech who know how to navigate high-energy conference environments strategically. Expect practical insight on: \n\nPreparing before you step onsite\nMaking meaningful connections in the moment\nFollowing up in ways that build momentum\n\nWe’ll then transition into a tactical walkthrough with CED’s Katelin Wheeler and Elaina Bade to help you think strategically about your VC26 experience—from planning your schedule to mapping meetings and making the most of your time before you even arrive.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/sin-lila-conference-prep-26/
LOCATION:Frontier RTP\, 800 Park Offices Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20251124T190640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T190640Z
UID:10000442-1773619200-1773791999@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Instant Payment Summit Global Series 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/ispg-2026/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20250811T012249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T012249Z
UID:10000386-1773619200-1774051199@cednc.org
SUMMARY:LSI USA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/lsi-usa-2026/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20250811T012410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T012410Z
UID:10000387-1773705600-1773964799@cednc.org
SUMMARY:GCVI Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/gcvi-summit-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20250811T012547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T012547Z
UID:10000388-1773878400-1774051199@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/future-food-tech-2026/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20260304T023324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T023334Z
UID:10000592-1773907200-1773939600@cednc.org
SUMMARY:FFVC March Madness Open House
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/ffvc-march-madness-2026/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20251028T154631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T154716Z
UID:10000431-1774224000-1774396799@cednc.org
SUMMARY:All Things AI
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/all-things-ai-2026/
LOCATION:The Carolina Theatre\, 309 W Morgan St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20251218T161657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T161803Z
UID:10000451-1774224000-1774483199@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Transform
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/transform-2026/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20260220T150313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T004341Z
UID:10000537-1774274400-1774281600@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Strength in Numbers Mixer (RSVP Required)
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to see our Strength in Numbers members at Venture Connect! We’ll be kicking off the summit with an invite-only Strength in Numbers Mixer on Monday\, March 23th\, the afternoon before Venture Connect begins. The private gathering is your chance to build connections with fellow female-identifying founders\, operators\, investors\, and key ecosystem partners in a more intimate setting before the rest of the conference. \nA special thank you to our Impact Investors – 4LV and Hutchison PLLC.  \n  \nOur Event Sponsors – Customers Bank\, Pappas Capital\, and RSM US \n  \n  \nHow do you get your invite? By purchasing your Venture Connect ticket! Register Here. 
URL:https://cednc.org/event/strength-in-numbers-mixer-vc26/
LOCATION:Pine and Poplar\, 307 S Roxboro St\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20260313T011430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T011531Z
UID:10000597-1774281600-1774288800@cednc.org
SUMMARY:RevUp Capital & Capacity Capital's Founder & Investor Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:​Join Pilot\, Melissa Withers of RevUp Capital\, and Jonathan Bragdon of Capacity Capital for a casual happy hour bringing together founders and investors in town for Venture Connect. \nPlease note RSVP is required: https://luma.com/tyonl1ib
URL:https://cednc.org/event/founder-investor-happy-hour-vc26/
LOCATION:The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge\, 119 Orange St 3rd Floor\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20260218T211832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T172519Z
UID:10000538-1774285200-1774292400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Kickoff Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we officially kick off Venture Connect 2026 with an evening designed to energize\, connect\, and celebrate the entrepreneurial community. \nThank you to our sponsors Baker Donelson and Xyzagen for this event! \n \nHow do you get your invite? By purchasing your Venture Connect ticket! Register Here.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/kickoff-party-vc26/
LOCATION:Bay 7\, 324 Blackwell St #700\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20250903T192304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T192304Z
UID:10000401-1774310400-1774483199@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Venture Connect 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join CED for Venture Connect 2026\, the leading conference in the Southeast for scaling startups. Spotlight on: Next-Gen Hardware & Deep Tech\, Software Innovation\, Human Health: Biotech\, Tools & Therapeutics\, and Science for a Healthier Planet.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/venture-connect-2026/
LOCATION:DPAC\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20250811T011201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T154804Z
UID:10000381-1774310400-1774569599@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Pendominium
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pendominium-march-2026/
LOCATION:Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts\, 2 E South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T083000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20260220T151940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T144325Z
UID:10000540-1774337400-1774341000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Doors Open | Registration\, Check-In & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your VC26 experience with registration and a light continental breakfast. Connect with fellow attendees over coffee\, fuel up for an inspiring day ahead\, and get ready to dive into the conversations that will shape the future of the Triangle’s innovation ecosystem. Doors open early—see you there! \n\nSpecial thanks to our Breakfast Sponsor\, Bilan Stribling at Edward Jones.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/registration-vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Floor 1 Lobby\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T162940
CREATED:20260220T152255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T181708Z
UID:10000541-1774337400-1774369800@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Partnering & Investor Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Looking to accelerate your business growth? Bookable meeting spaces are available for one-on-one conversations with investors\, partners\, and key ecosystem resources. Whether you’re seeking capital\, strategic guidance\, or industry connections\, this is your chance to forge valuable relationships that drive your startup forward. Schedule your meetings and make every moment count!
URL:https://cednc.org/event/meeting-spaces-day1vc26/
LOCATION:DPAC Floor 3 Lobby\, 123 William V Bill Bell Wy\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 26
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